Port Charlotte Hotel

The decor was lovely. The hotel and staff were quite charming and went above and beyond for us.

Our stay at the Port Charlotte Hotel on Islay was absolutely wonderful from beginning to end! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always going the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and completely at ease. Their warmth and attention to detail created such a homely atmosphere — we truly felt like part of the family.The restaurant was a highlight, serving delicious local dishes that celebrated the flavours of Islay beautifully. The chefs clearly put their hearts into every plate. And the bar — what a treat! The selection of local whiskies was fantastic, and we loved trying a few new favourites each evening.Our room was spotless, cosy, and perfectly appointed with everything we could possibly need. Waking up each morning to those lovely views was such a joy. The location couldn’t have been better either — ideal for exploring the island, with easy access to places like Kilchoman, Bruichladdich, and Bowmore Distilleries. We also adored visiting the charming Windswept Farm Shop, reached through meadows and hills dotted with grazing sheep and Highland cows — pure magic!All in all, it was an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to return.

Better than this, dunno!

The staff was very welcoming. The location is awesome and the pub is so fun.

As we were transiting to Islay on the ferry, Rob from the hotel called to ask if we wanted to reserve a table for dinner since I had neglected to do that from the booking confirmation email. It was very helpful that Rob was proactive in reaching out to ensure we had a convenient place to eat each night. The location was excellent, particularly since we were able to book Stuart to take us to/from our Port Ellen distillery tasting experiences and he recommended a visit to Portnahaven where we did see some seals in the harbor. Finally, the clean clear water off the hotel beach was perfect for a quick chilly dip one afternoon.

The tiles near the tub in our room were cracked and a tad loose, so a little disappointed with that. Also, water pressure wasn't great, but that seemed to be a common theme across Scotland so we got used to it. Finally, some of our fish dishes were very much over-cooked to the point of the halibut being dry. We were told that was per Scottish / UK food safety rules, and yet in Glasgow we were able to get med-rare beef so that was confusing.

Food was very good, staff very friendly

Bathroom layout was poor, seal on the shower panel not working

location views breakfast food

decor carpets

Location, views, restaurant facilities and food.

Thought the music night band were a bit dreary

Fantastic view from our room, breakfast and dinner were great and the best was the live music in the car on Sunday night!

Nothing! It’s terrific

Super location. Staff were exceptional. Great pint of Guinness. Always a joy to stay here. Room with a desk always a bonus when working.

Out of season the price could have been kinder, but will not stop me booking again if possible.

I've stayed here before, and I love this hotel, the staff are lovely, the food is amazing and the outlook is to die for.

I liked everything, I always do.

Great views of the bay from our room. Friendly and helpful staff.

No elevator so have to carry bags to your room. This was fine for me, but could be a problem for some.

Great location with unbelievable view from room, incredibly friendly staff, fantastic bar and whiskey selection, excellent food.

Nothing not to like

Staff were very friendly and the food, breakfasts and dinner, was excellent.Great location.Very good selection of Islay whisky available in the hotel bar.

Hotel was very expensive, but that is partly due to it's island location I think.

Everything. Location, friendliness of the staff (Lorna and the team are great hosts), room (large and comfortable with a very nice view), food, the cute bar where we'd have drinks in the evening, the great selection of Islay whiskies. We had a fabulous time in Islay and the Port Charlotte Hotel definitely played a bit part in it. Would definitely recommend and go back

Only that we couldn't stay longer!

Great staff, especially Lorna and Kate..Kitchen staff are very efficient.Loved the bar with live music.I especially loved all the artwork from Scottish artists. Food was wonderful

Could not stay longer

The location was beautiful. We gave our friends the rooms with the really spectacular views of the ocean and they absolutely loved it. We were a group of 10 and the staff was so incredibly nice. It was just a great experience.

The staff is amazing. Very efficient and super friendly. The rooms are very comfortable and the restaurant is top knotch.

Loved the hospitality. The meals in the restaurant were very well prepared. The pub was charming. Convenient to the distillery we wanted to visit.

Breakfast options are limited but tasty and well executed. The staff was always friendly and helpful. The trail between Port Charlotte and Bruichladdich is a great little walk!

Nothing to complain about with the hotel itself; it's a beautiful location with great views and great people. Make sure you have your food and tourism plans sorted in advance, as reservations and transit options can be limited.

We arrived at Port Charlotte on our honeymoon and were warmly welcomed by the fantastic hotel manager, Lorna. The local seafood available in the restaurant is delicious and a great range of whisky’s at the bar too! Clean and comfy room with lovely traditional features. Can’t wait to come back!